Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 1h 03m at 2:29 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 8:40 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Sep 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:085.510:286.84:450.74:420.56:317:32Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue11:005.911:206.95:370.55:400.36:327:31New Moon2Tue
3Wed11:506.36:260.36:360.26:337:29New Moon3Wed
4Thu12:116.912:406.57:130.27:290.16:347:27New Moon4Thu
5Fri1:006.71:296.77:580.18:220.26:357:26Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:506.52:196.88:430.29:150.46:367:24Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun2:416.23:106.79:300.310:100.56:377:23Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon3:355.84:046.610:190.511:070.76:377:21First Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:325.55:016.411:100.76:387:19First Quarter9Tue
10Wed5:325.26:016.212:040.912:030.86:397:18First Quarter10Wed
11Thu6:345.17:026.11:031.01:000.96:407:16First Quarter11Thu
12Fri7:365.18:036.02:021.01:580.96:417:15Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat8:345.28:586.12:570.92:550.96:427:13Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun9:265.49:476.23:490.83:480.86:437:11Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:145.510:326.24:360.74:380.86:447:10Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue10:585.711:146.25:200.65:250.76:457:08Full Moon16Tue
17Wed11:395.811:536.16:000.66:090.76:467:06Full Moon17Wed
18Thu12:165.96:360.66:510.86:477:05Full Moon18Thu
19Fri12:305.912:505.97:100.77:310.96:487:03Full Moon19Fri
20Sat1:045.71:215.97:420.78:110.96:497:01Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:375.51:496.08:120.88:511.06:497:00Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon2:095.32:186.08:420.99:341.16:506:58Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue2:455.22:556.19:160.910:231.26:516:57Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed3:295.03:426.110:000.911:181.36:526:55Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:244.94:396.010:541.06:536:53Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:304.85:476.012:181.311:59 AM1.06:546:52Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:424.97:026.01:221.21:101.06:556:50Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun7:505.18:126.22:241.12:200.86:566:48Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon8:515.59:136.53:220.83:240.66:576:47Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue9:466.010:076.74:160.64:250.46:586:45Waning Crescent30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8551762)

Common Questions About Delaware City, DE Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Delaware City, DE today?

Slack tide in Delaware City, DE is approximately 5:34 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Delaware City, DE?

Delaware City, DE is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Delaware City, DE tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Delaware City, DE?

Tide predictions for Delaware City, DE come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Delaware City, DE?

Tide data for Delaware City, DE is sourced from NOAA Station #8551762. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8551762.

What is the moon phase in Delaware City, DE tonight?

Tonight the moon over Delaware City, DE is Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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